Which animal can run faster backwards than forwards?
Crab
What state did Mr. Jones grow up in?
New Jersey
The preferred cooking ingredient used by Mussolini's blackshirts in intimidating their opponents.
Castor Oil
A visitor to the Palace of Versailles in the 17th century could expect to see vast gardens, opulent halls, gold-plated ceilings, fine art and see the French nobility abound through the many rooms and plazas of the royal estate.
In addition to this, they might have noted as well THIS sensory experience.
A Foul Odor
What is the best-selling book series of all time?
Harry Potter
This commonly used term has its origin in a 1940s film in which a husband psychologically manipulates his wife into believing she is losing her mind by dimming the lights in their house but denying it when aksed.
Gaslighting
How many siblings does Mr. Jones have?
4
This raw material is presently mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in order to fuel the rising demand for electronics, recalling past exploitations of the land and people by foreign powers
Cobalt
This European country is the only place in the world without mosquitos.
Iceland 
What is the most visited museum in the world?
The Louvre
Where would you be if you were standing on the Spanish Steps?
Rome
Where did Mr. Jones go to college?
UC Berkeley
Icepick
Mexico City
This popular item of winter wear owes its name to the battle fields of WWI.
The Trench coat ![]()
When Amazon was founded, what product was initially sold?
Books
What river flows through the Grand Canyon?
The Colorado River
Where did Mr. Jones live before moving back to San Francisco in 2023?
Madrid, Spain
Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian nationalist, was engaging in this activity immediately prior to assassinating the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Having lunch in a cafe
This act of violence famously occurred 3 separate times in Bohemia, in 1419, 1483, and 1618, the last of which is often associated with the religious tensions that precipitated the outbreak of the 30 years war.
Defenestration (throwing someone out a window)
What is NaCl commonly called?
Salt
What is the most common last name in the United States?
Smith
What country did Mr. Jones study abroad in in college?
Argentina
The edited telegram by Bismarck to incite the Franco-Prussian war is referred to as the _____.
Ems Dispatch
In 1672, THIS European state was invaded by England in France, in what is referred to as the disaster year.
During the chaos that followed, its leader was assasinated, strung up and cannabilized by his constituents.
The Dutch Republic (leader: Johan de Witt)
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The Corpses of the De Witt Brothers, attributed to Jan de Baen
Which two body parts continue growing throughout life?
Nose & Years